On Tuesday, employees of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) gathered at the commission’s head office in Abuja to protest the non-payment of their salaries.
The petroleum workers wielded placards with various inscriptions and chanted solidarity songs, demanding the release of their seven months’ unpaid salaries.
The meeting aims to address the issue of salary deductions that has been a subject of concern for workers in the state.
The government emphasized that salary deductions were a widespread issue across states in the federation, and Oyo State’s three-month deduction was comparatively the lowest.
As both sides engage in dialogue, it is essential for all parties involved to work towards finding a mutually beneficial resolution that addresses the workers’ concerns while taking into account the financial realities faced by the state.